Diagnostic Literacy Assessment Handbook 3rd-8th Grade

Know Before You Teach: Assessing Older Students for Targeted Instruction Are your upper elementary and middle school students still struggling with reading, but you’re not sure where to start? This handbook was created to help 3rd–8th grade teachers quickly and effectively pinpoint student needs through a streamlined assessment process. Inside, you’ll find: A step-by-step triage system for assessments (benchmark, word inventory, decoding, phonemic awareness). Guidance on analyzing data and conducting miscue analysis to uncover why students are struggling—not just how much. A framework for creating flexible, skill-based small groups with short, targeted lessons that drive growth. A teacher-friendly glossary of key literacy terms for quick reference. To make the process crystal clear, the handbook also includes a detailed case study of a struggling student. You’ll see each assessment step in action, how to interpret the data, and how to translate results into an instructional plan